Article Galaxy

Article Galaxy, developed by Research Solutions, is an all-in-one scholarly literature access platform designed for research teams across corporate R&D, universities, government agencies, and independent researchers. It provides instant, copyright-compliant access to full-text articles, book chapters, and conference papers from all major publishers — consolidating search, discovery, purchasing, and reference management into a single centralized solution.

The platform is trusted by leading research organizations worldwide and is built to reduce article spend by up to 28% through intelligent access management, duplicate detection, and detailed usage analytics. Researchers can acquire content directly from PubMed, Google Scholar, and dozens of other sources without switching between platforms, with all content synced to a unified library.

Content Access and Coverage

• Over 200 million journal articles available for instant download
• More than 50 million journal articles available to rent
• Over 10 million online book chapters available on demand
• More than 45 million only-in-print materials scannable on demand
• Access peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, book chapters, and other scholarly content from all major publishers in one place

Key Features and Capabilities

• Intelligent Access: A smart system automatically identifies the most cost-effective route to content, checking existing subscriptions, Open Access options, and one-time purchase opportunities before any transaction is made.
• Compliance Made Simple: Built-in rights and licensing management ensures every article access and sharing action remains copyright-compliant.
• AI Connected Library: The Article Galaxy MCP connects directly to AI tools, enabling users to check access, verify rights, and purchase content from within their AI workflows.
• Sync Journal Subscriptions: The platform checks for existing access across an organisation's PDFs and subscriptions, alerting users to potential duplicates to prevent unnecessary purchases and reduce spend.
• Admin Analytics: Clear, actionable analytics show how teams use and acquire content, helping organisations invest in the resources that deliver the most value.
• Access Articles From Anywhere: Articles can be acquired directly from PubMed, Google Scholar, or dozens of other sites, all synced to a centralised library without switching between platforms.
• Citation Insights: Citation context helps researchers prioritise articles that are widely supported or highly relevant to their specific research goals.
• API Access: A robust API allows organisations to build article purchasing capabilities directly into internal systems and websites.
• Always-On Support: A 24/7 support team is available to resolve technical issues quickly, ensuring research workflows are never interrupted.

Efficiency and Cost Management

• Duplicate Detection: A centralised document library enables organisations to manage legally acquired and reusable PDFs, avoiding duplicate orders and unnecessary costs.
• Spend Reduction: Smart filters and detailed content acquisition insights improve scientific literature utilisation, enhancing ROI and advancing discovery and innovation — with savings of up to 28% on article spend.
• Improved Operations: Admin features include convenient billing, batch orders, and customisable workflows that integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure while providing valuable usage insights.
• Literature Organisation: Teams can share bibliographies, PDFs, and annotations, purchase peer-reviewed articles instantly, and organise references with unlimited storage and table-of-contents alerts — all in one place.

Article Galaxy is a cloud-based platform that integrates with existing research infrastructure via APIs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) connections, making it suitable for organisations seeking to embed compliant article access directly into their tools and workflows. It is part of a broader suite of products from Research Solutions, which also includes Article Galaxy Scholar, the Scite AI research assistant, and a dedicated reference management tool.